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A life of joy, love, heartache, and challengeSun, 02 Nov 2014 16:08:55 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4By: Don Csaposshttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-874
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:46:19 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-874That little prayer and the 23rd Psalm are really about all I need to get by as far as “structured” stuff goes. The rest comes out of sunrises and sunsets, the drumbeat of a steady rain on dry earth, or the way a clear night sky looks when you’re way far away from a city.
]]>By: Terihttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-873
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:48:46 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-873And yes Don, I need to remember that prayer a little more often. Thank you for the reminder, ’tis a very good thing.
]]>By: Terihttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-872
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:51:07 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-872Hi Marge! I’m catching up a bit around here, but will share show stories later!
As for the prayer Don mentioned,it’s my absolute favorite (and the only one I ever remember except for the ones I make up), so I am really happy to share it:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

As a side note, for those who do not “believe in God” the rest of the words can still apply.

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:38:53 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-871Don: I am curious – what is the prayer from AA picked up from St. Francis? Do you mean The “Serenity Prayer”?

]]>By: Don Csaposshttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-870
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:08:48 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-870I can’t stand it that we can’t fix the world, either, but you do whatever you can and leave the rest. That prayer that A.A. picked up from Francis of Assisi (the patron saint of animals, Teri- a message in there for you?) has got it right.

Angora goats were what I saw- and very friendly, like Piper, but these ones didn’t look as much like an 18th Century British politician as your guy does. I also spent some time with the rabbits, but saw no Angoras. Schaghticoke is a small fair, and rabbits and poultry share a barn, as do sheep and goats.

The Cotswolds were quite social, and very handsome. I knew about the milking quality of Nubians from my “hippie days” in the 70s, when I drank unpasteurized milk from Nubians for a few years, and made my own yogurt out of it. Very tasty stuff.

Looking forward to the update on the halter sessions.

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:52:47 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-869Don, I suppose the exhaustion had set pretty well when I was writing the blog. Sometimes I just can’t stand it that we can’t fix the world. But, yes, I can say I had a wonderful weekend, although today didn’t start out well at all. More on that, probably tomorrow. Weather was perfect there too, both days. And I am so THRILLED that you appreciate and recognize the angora, Cotswold and Nubians. Nubians are wonderful milking goats. Was the angora you mentioned an angora goat or an angora rabbit? Very cool for you!
Thank you threecollie, powerlessness is hard sometimes.
Lissa, Thank you thank you’! I’ll fill all in on halter classes tomorrow!
I just returned home a little while ago, I’m beyond tired. The show was great fun!
]]>By: Lissahttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-868
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:19:54 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-868Hi Teri,
I know what you mean about Gustav. They (the powers that be) did everything right this time though. And since Gustav lost most of its steam, it appears to have been a good fire drill for next time. How’d halter go? Hope you were able to enjoy today,
Lissa
]]>By: threecolliehttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-867
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:25:05 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-867If you didn’t have fun they would still have their problems with the storm, so please don’t feel guilty. Hope you continue to have a great time and do well. We will be thinking of you.
]]>By: Don Csaposshttps://blog.timesunion.com/farmlife/363/thoughts-from-the-hotel/#comment-866
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:40:25 +0000http://blogs.timesunion.com/farmlife/?p=363#comment-866Hope you’re “”just funnin’ us” about that guilt business. For one thing, you’ve worked plenty hard enough to deserve a little weekend trip to let one of your llamas strut her stuff in NoHo, and for another, what would you have been able to do to help folks down in New Orleans by staying home? That matter is in the hands of the Almighty, so there is no reason for you to be worrying aqbout it.

I’m hoping the weather was as pleasant at the Tri-County Fair today as it was at Schaghticoke Fair. No llamas there, butmy whole perspective on a fair visit has really changed since I came upon Farmlife last winter. Spent more time with Angora, Nubians, and Cotswolds and less with some of the other fair activities than has previously been my style. It’s more interesting when you have a few scraps of knowledge to work with.

Do well in the halter sessions, and put up some photos when you get back. I’m sure that Wunsapana has been diligently cared for during your brief absence.